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Ladders

SWMS · SWMS-10153

  • 10 job steps
  • Version 7

This Ladders SWMS breaks down the safety protocols, primary hazards and essential controls so that ladder operations are conducted safely.

It takes your crew through ten job steps: training, manual handling, transporting ladders, arrival and site assessment, choosing and inspecting ladders, setting up ladders, using ladders, completion, emergency response and incident management.

It suits businesses and workers in construction, maintenance and any activity that requires ladder use.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Ladders

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Business contact phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with the requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following "High-Risk Construction Work" (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures.

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements.

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card for construction work.

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. (specify on the SWMS sign-off for each worker)

  • Trained First Aider on site.

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs.

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings.

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract.

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences.

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended, if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident.

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit.

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP.

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS.

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS.

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review.

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident.

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

Inherent risk-rating (IR) before controls – residual risk-rating (RR) after controls.

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Lack of knowledge or training on safe ladder use

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Provide training for all workers on safe ladder use, including choosing the right ladder, correct setup, and safe climbing practices.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

9 more job steps, from Manual Handling to Incident Management

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

10 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain all workers in safe ladder use
  2. Manual HandlingLift and carry ladders safely
  3. Transporting LaddersSecure ladders for transport and move them safely
  4. Arrival on-site & assess on-site conditionsAssess the site on arrival and choose a ladder to suit it
  5. Choosing and Inspecting LaddersChoose the right ladder and inspect it before each use
  6. Setting up LaddersSet up and secure the ladder on a stable surface
  7. Using LaddersClimb and work on the ladder safely
  8. On completionLower, inspect and store ladders, and clear the work area
  9. Emergency responseFollow emergency and evacuation procedures
  10. Incident ManagementReport incidents and follow revised procedures

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